PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Killer (ranked 1476 p4p, 1455 weight class) and Stephen Hawking (ranked 202 p4p, 198 weight class). Stephen Hawking has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Killer
vs
Hawking

184 cm
26
170
6 - 2 - 0

174 cm
19
176
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Highland Clothing

Underpant Gnomes

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzz Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stephen Hawking!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer tries to clinch up
and Hawking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killer tries to clinch but Hawking moves out of range.
A big left from Hawking misses.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killer defending well as Hawking loads up on a big left hand.
Hawking takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hawking has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hawking missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer throws an off balance right hand
and Hawking counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Killer lands a body shot.
Killer wants to clinch but Hawking slips to the side
and Hawking counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawking with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Killer slips under a jab.
Killer misses with a jab to the body
and Hawking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawking.
Killer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hawking throws a lazy uppercut
and Killer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking throws a shot from downtown. Killer moves away and avoids it.
Hawking moves away from the strike by Killer.
A jab from Hawking misses.
Killer slips a straight right by Hawking.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawking.
Killer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawkings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawking avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawking takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawking is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hawking looks to score with a jab to the body but Killer is just out of range.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawking paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Hawking pushes him off.
Killer lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawking digs a good hook to Killer's body.
Killer defending well as Hawking loads up on a big left hand.
Killer throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Hawking finds it's target.
Killer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buzz Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawking swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
It looked like Killer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Killer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hawking counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawking on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Killer slips a straight right by Hawking.
Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer scores with a hook.
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawking.
Hawking tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawking.
Hawking takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawking bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer tests Hawking's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawking circles away.
Killer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Killer defending well as Hawking loads up on a big left hand.
Hawking moves away from the strike by Killer.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawking manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawking throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Killer connects with a jab.

Killer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
Killer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawking.
Killer tries to throw a body punch but Hawking avoids it by throwing Killer back against the cage.
Killer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawking throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Hawking controls the action.
Hawking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Killer.
Killer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawking goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawkings head.
Hawking being controlled against the cage.
Hawking stalling in the clinch but Killer improves position.
Killer lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Killer.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Hawking controls the action.
Killer looking to stall.
Killer tries to work over Hawking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Buzz Killer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hawking looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawking throws a hook but Killer avoids it easily.
Hawking swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawking takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawking circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawking. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer throws a big counter combination but Hawking scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Killer jabs Hawking right on the nose. Hawking blinks but takes it well.
Hawking takes one on the button.

Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Hawking's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawking throws a head punch that misses.
Killer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawking can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hawking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawking.
A left hand lands to the body for Killer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawking.
Killer lands with a right to the head.
Killer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking takes a shot to the head.
Killer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Killer gets through Hawking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Killer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short uppercut from Killer.
Killer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hawking trying to stall but Killer improves his position.
Killer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawking controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hawking in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hawking misses with the head strike.
Hawking takes a shot to the head.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer stalling in the clinch but Hawking improves position.
A short right from Killer on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Killer.
Hawking has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer stalling in the clinch.
Hawking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer lands a body shot.
Killer lands with a right to the head.
Hawking is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
Killer misses with the head strike.
Hawking takes a shot to the head.
Hawking's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawking misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawking misses with a body punch.
Killer misses with some punches.
Hawking wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawking lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Killer.
Hawking is breathing heavily.
Hawking misses with a punch to the body.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Killer.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawking can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Killer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawking's efforts to push away.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killer.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer slows down the pace here.
Killer lands a shoulder strike.
Killer stalling in the clinch but Hawking improves position.
A bit of stalling here from Hawking.
Killer content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawking misses with a punch to the body.
Killer is trying to maintain a safe position but Hawking gets an underhook and turns Killer into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawking scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Killer digs a right hand underneath Hawking's ribcage. Hawking let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Killer lands an uppercut.
Killer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Killer is working Hawking over against the cage.
Killer works on Hawking's body with a couple of short punches.
Hawking misses with the head strike.
Buzz Killer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Killer presses Hawking against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawking working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Killer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Killer.
Killer tries a body shot but Hawking blocks it.
Killer effectively controlling the action here.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer pushes Hawking back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Killer stalling in the clinch but Hawking improves position.
Killer looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Killer.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawkings head.
Killer trying to stall but Hawking improves his position.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawking misses with the head strike.
Killer prevents a body shot from Hawking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Killer.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer lands with a right to the head.
Hawking wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Killer.
Hawking wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Killer is struggling to control the position.
Hawking misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Hawking controls the action.
Killer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawking or not.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawking wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawking misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as Hawking tries to tie him up.
Killer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Killer.
Killer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer lands a body shot.
Hawking takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawking blocks a body shot from Killer.
A short uppercut from Killer.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
A short right from Killer.
Hawking wants to stall.
Hawking takes a shot to the head.
Killer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stephen Hawking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer is trying to stall.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Killer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killer lands with a right to the head.
Killer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawking as Killer tries to tie him up.
Hawking misses with the head strike.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer pushes Hawking back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Hawking misses with a punch to the body.
Killer lands a shot to the body.
Killer scores with a shot to the side of Hawking's head.
Hawking trying to control the position but instead, Killer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawking into the cage.
A short right from Killer.
Hawking wants to stall.
Killer lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Killer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Killer!